Tonight’s debate will give us yet more evidence that we’re deeply divided. And our online exchanges won’t do much to change that perception. MIT’s Alex Pentland argues that we might get along better if we met in the physical world instead of on the Internet: “When we interact through social media, we self-identify and seek out like opinions. In real life, we have less control over that selection—we never know who we’ll run into. Physical interactions are also very powerful. They are much better at changing opinions than digital media … So the next time you get mad at a tweet, or are upset by a news item about the growing inequality in our country, turn off your computer or TV, get up, and go talk to someone. For real.” (But if you get punched in the face, don’t blame the messenger.)

+ What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Sadly, that won’t be true during tonight third presidential debate. On the plus side, it’s the last one and this is almost over. From WaPo: Vegas bookies are setting the odds in tonight’s debate. (I’d imagine the worst and then bet the under.) And as I mentioned in yesterday’s top story, keep your kids away from the TV.

+ Trump is slumping big time in the battleground states. Meanwhile, in the scandal that never ends, we’re now getting details from emails about Hillary’s emails.

+ And this: Skittles Photographer Sues Trump for Copyright Infringement. Seriously, make it all stop. Please.